getting through

Definition of getting throughnext
present participle of get through

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting through There are low odds of a cap on credit card rates getting through Congress, but the banks' relatively full valuations are probably a larger headwind. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 So getting through that year was really difficult. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Soon the woman told him that Ryan was trying to email but his messages weren’t getting through. Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025 Below, Deadline speaks to Victor about their directorial debut, building a loving friendship and getting through the unspeakable hardships that life can throw at you. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025 After getting through that more volatile period in his life, Springsteen eventually settled down and married actress and model Julianne Phillips in 1985. Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025 Mizzou should have a blast getting through Auburn’s offensive line this week. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025 Nola would pitch two or three innings, getting through the lineup at least one time. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 What that means is worry about getting through the day in front of you. Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
Verb
  • Vance was asked about the case of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos who was detained Tuesday after arriving home from preschool while his father was in their driveway.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Upon arriving at the scene, a fire engine was struck by gunfire, Metro Fire said.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Quite frankly, no one knows what the Broncos are getting in Stidham this weekend.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The computer captured images of Jane Doe nude in the bathtub and getting in and out of the shower, the suit stated.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Someone who can change the culture of this floundering franchise, turning up the volume on its toughness, execution and discipline.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Due to some staff not coming into work without pay, Duffy said that those who are turning up to work face immense pressures.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • As his defeat more clearly came into focus, Peacock likened the race to his high school basketball team showing up to compete against the Los Angeles Lakers.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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